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Executive Chef Manager : Independent School
Executive Chef Manager
Location: State School, South-West London, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Contract: Term-Time Only (40 weeks per year, Monday to Friday)
About the Role
We are recruiting a passionate and innovative Executive Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a highly regarded state secondary school in South-West London.
This is an opportunity to:
- Lead a committed and enthusiastic team
- Design seasonal menus and modern food concepts
- Cultivate a strong culture around food and hospitality
- Influence the school’s broader food culture
You’ll be joining a smaller independent contract caterer that places exceptional value on high-quality food, team culture, and training.
The Offer
- Competitive salary: £45,000 per annum
- Flexible contract: Term-time only (40 weeks, 40 hours per week)
- Holistic benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression paths
- Employee wellbeing support
- Staff benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Full holidays (school holidays off)
- Cutting-edge facilities: Access to a brand-new kitchen and state-of-the-art equipment
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The Operation
- School type: State secondary school for approximately 500 meals per day
- Team: Brigade of 7 chefs working closely with you
- Hospitality programme: Semi-busy, with events including parent evenings and award ceremonies
The Food
- Freshly sourced: Hygiene-backed cooking using fresh, locally sourced ingredients daily
- Dynamic menu planning: Seasonal offerings with scope to implement modern food concepts
- Flexibility: Freedom to curate menus and contribute to special events, award ceremonies, and parent evenings
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Responsibilities
- Lead a professional and motivated catering team
- Drive high standards of food quality, service, and culture
- Support chef training and professional development
- Oversee seamless hospitality and event management
- Maintain hands-on involvement in food preparation and service
Requirements
- Proven experience in education catering
- Ideal background: State school catering environment preferred
- Strong commitment to reliability, consistency, and long-term work
- Passion for food culture and delivering outstanding dining experiences
How to Apply
If you’re interested, please apply today or send your CV to yasmin@corecruitment.com. We look forward to welcoming confident, team-oriented chefs!
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